After years of chaos, heartbreak, addiction, and unforgettable performances, HBO’s Emmy-winning cultural phenomenon “Euphoria” has officially come to an end.
And Frens, I am still not okay.
I know the third and final season sparked plenty of debate online. Some people hated it. Some people loved it. Me?
I buckled up and enjoyed the ride right up until the finale leg-swept me and gutted me emotionally.
Days later, I’m still sitting here grieving Rue Bennett like she was a real person.
Or maybe I’m grieving all of the lives she represented.
Before we get into it, be sure to watch my full “Euphoria” Season 3 finale review below.
I break down Rue’s devastating ending, Ali Muhammad’s heartbreaking journey, Nate Jacobs finally facing consequences, Cassie being Cassie, and why I think Sam Levinson intentionally denied viewers the closure we were desperately looking for.
What To Know About The “Euphoria” Series Finale
- Rue Bennett’s story ends in heartbreaking fashion.
- Ali Muhammad delivers one of the most emotional arcs of the entire series.
- Nate Jacobs’ downfall finally reaches its conclusion.
- Darrell Britt-Gibson’s Bishop quietly steals several key moments.
- The finale leaves viewers with grief instead of closure.
Rue’s Death Is What Broke Me
Let’s start with the obvious.
Rue’s death shattered me.
Not just because she died, but because of how she died.
Throughout “Euphoria,” we’ve watched Rue battle addiction, trauma, loss, and herself. We watched her fight for sobriety.
We watched people like Ali pour everything they had into helping her stay alive.
That’s why her ending feels so cruel.
Rue didn’t lose her life because she relapsed.
She lost her life because of laced pain medication, leaving everyone around her to believe she had fallen back into addiction when that wasn’t the truth at all.
That realization sat heavy on my spirit.
Zendaya once again showed and proved why she’s THAT GIRL in these Hollywood streets.
Her performance throughout Season 3 carried the emotional weight of the series, and the finale was no exception.
Ali Muhammad Was The Heart Of “Euphoria”
I already had bubble guts the moment Ali’s death book was introduced.
Something in my spirit knew this wasn’t going to end well.
While social media spent most of the season talking about Rue, Cassie, Jules, Nate, and Maddy, I found myself focused on Ali.
Ali genuinely loved Rue.
He cared for her.
He fought for her.
He challenged her.
He never stopped believing she could save herself.
That’s why Rue’s death felt like a punch to the chest.
In my full video review, I talk about why Ali may be the most important character in the entire “Euphoria” universe and why his reaction to Rue’s death completely wrecked me.
Colman Domingo understood the assignment from beginning to end.
Nate Jacobs Finally Got His Comeuppance
I’m not going to lie.
Season 3 felt like a full-blown humiliation ritual for Nate Jacobs.
For a man who spent years terrorizing nearly everyone around him, watching his entire world crumble because of flowers was not on my bingo card.
The endangered flowers halted construction on his assisted-living project, buried him in debt, and set off a domino effect that ultimately destroyed everything he worked for.
I understand the “here’s your chance to watch Nate suffer” energy.
But whew.
Sam Levinson laid it on thick.
Still, after everything Nate did throughout the series, it was hard not to view his downfall as the inevitable consequence of years of manipulation, abuse, and destruction.
Cassie Never Stopped Being Cassie
One thing about Cassie?
She’s going to be loyal to Cassie.
That girl flip-flopped all season long.
And while she spent most of the finale making me want to throw my remote across the room, I have to give Sydney Sweeney credit for fully committing to the chaos.
Cassie has always been one of the most frustrating characters on the show because she’s so easy to manipulate and so desperate to be loved.
Season 3 didn’t change that.
If anything, it doubled down on it.
Darrell Britt-Gibson’s Bishop Deserves More Flowers
Can we take a moment to talk about Bishop?
Because while everybody else is debating the ending, Darrell Britt-Gibson quietly delivered one of the most compelling performances of the entire finale.
Bishop moved with purpose.
He moved with loyalty.
And when it mattered most, he showed exactly who he was.
The streets need to put more respect on Bishop’s name.
Sam Levinson Wanted Us To Leave Without Closure
The longer I sit with the ending, the more I understand what Sam Levinson was trying to do.
We didn’t get the funeral.
We didn’t get the extended mourning.
We didn’t get the neat, tidy goodbye that television audiences are conditioned to expect.
Instead, we got grief.
Raw grief.
The kind that leaves questions unanswered.
The kind that shows up when someone you love is suddenly gone.
I think Sam Levinson wanted viewers to walk away carrying that weight.
And judging by the fact that I’m still thinking about Rue days later, I’d say mission accomplished.
Watch My Full “Euphoria” Season 3 Finale Review
I’ve barely scratched the surface here.
In my full video review, I dive deeper into Rue’s tragic ending, Ali Muhammad’s emotional journey, Nate Jacobs’ downfall, Cassie’s choices, Jules’ frustrating Season 3 arc, Maddy’s role in the story, and the moments that left me completely gutted.
Watch the video above, then drop down in the comments and let me know your thoughts on the “Euphoria” series finale.
Did the ending work for you?
Or are you still grieving Rue like I am?
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